The Future of Health Care

College of Medicine

The Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Medicine is leading the way in all areas of the MUSC mission – medical education, patient care, and biomedical research – at our main campus in downtown Charleston and across the state. The largest and oldest academic medical center in South Carolina, we serve a diverse group of more than 740 medical students, 780 trainees in residency and fellowship programs, and patients throughout our state and beyond.

“Charleston is my home and MUSC quickly became my family. MUSC has given me the ability to treat the same individuals who have inspired me to become a physician and has molded me to becoming an equipped physician of the future.”

Ka'la Drayton, MHIT, fourth-year medical student

“Once you’re a student here, you get to be a part of a whole new family – one that not only wants you to succeed, but also equips you with the tools necessary to do so.”

Stephen Patrick, fourth-year medical student

“The charm of downtown Charleston drew me in, but the residents made this program my first choice. Even still, my intent was to return home after residency. Then when deciding on my first attending position, I couldn’t turn down a chance to stay at MUSC in a department with an amazing group of mentors!”

“I had the most incredible experience here as a medical student. I received an unparalleled medical education, met some fantastic people including faculty and peers, and, most importantly, grew so much as a person through it all.”

Michael Lugo, MD, MUSC Class of 2019, pediatrics resident at MUSC

Residents & Fellows

With a focus on training skilled, compassionate, and caring physicians, we offer more than 70 ACGME residency and fellowship programs in primary care and a wide range of specialties and sub-specialties.